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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 5

SSC GD Constable (English) - 27 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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Directions:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

I think that perhaps the sky is a (1) ________ sea of fresh water and we, (2) _________ walking under it, walk on top of it; perhaps we see everything (3) __________ down and the earth is a (4) ________ of sky, so that when we die, we fall and (5) _______ into the sky'

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. huge.

  • The sentence suggests a metaphorical interpretation of the sky as a vast expanse, possibly likening it to a sea of fresh water.
  • Therefore, the word "huge" fits well in this context, emphasizing the vastness and expansiveness of the sky.